Truth: there are too many tools out there for any one person to know them all. Young attorneys are coming into law firms unfamiliar with many of the resources used in law firms, so training is imperative – but how do you reach them at the moment of need? We’ll hear from an academic law librarian, a private law firm librarian, and a vendor, to talk about some tips and tricks of the trade to turn a “teachable moment” into an information advantage!

Are you prepared to embrace the future? Competing in this environment requires many skills: confidence, public speaking ability, big picture planning, product evaluative techniques, understanding and embracing technology, etc. Join us for this lively interactive session – with scenarios that illustrate some of the challenges we face in adapting to the business environment, and ways we can all “up our swagger” and bring confidence to our game.

Starring Michael Saint-Onge (Librarian Relations Consultant, LexisNexis), best known for his featured role in 30 Sites in 30 Minutes.

Be Here Now: An Introduction to Mindfulness

The practice of Mindfulness involves being aware moment-to-moment, of one’s subjective conscious experience from a first-person perspective. When practicing mindfulness, one becomes aware of one’s “stream of consciousness”. Research studies have indicated that the construct of mindfulness is strongly correlated with well-being and perceived health. Join us for an introduction to Mindfulness – and learn how to reduce stress and find that healthy balance in one’s life.